Flood Warning issued April 26 at 12:40PM CDT until May 9 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana…

Mississippi River At Reserve affecting St. James, St. John The
Baptist and St. Charles Parishes.

Mississippi River At Donaldsonville affecting Ascension Parish.

Mississippi River At Baton Rouge affecting East Baton Rouge and
West Baton Rouge Parishes.

Mississippi River At Red River Landing affecting East Baton Rouge,
Pointe Coupee and West Feliciana Parishes.

For the Lower Mississippi River…including Red River Landing, Baton
Rouge, Donaldsonville, Reserve, New Orleans…Major flooding is
forecast.

* WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE…Mississippi River at Reserve.

* WHEN…Until Friday, May 09.

* IMPACTS…At 24.0 feet, Slow-bell procedures will be enacted for
river transportation.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 11:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 23.1 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.8
feet Thursday evening. It will then fall below flood stage
Friday, May 09.
– Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood